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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.19, 12,182.60 and 5,101.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.19, 12,182.60 and 5,101.19 is: 7,040.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.19 : 12,182.60 = 5,101.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.19/12,182.60 = 5,101.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.19x = 12,182.60 × 5,101.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.19x = 62,145,757.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,145,757.29/8,827.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,040.27

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